Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Construction Project Manager (Band 8A) to join our Capital Programme team within the Estates Development Division. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the delivery of high-value, complex construction and redevelopment projects that directly support the Trust's long-term strategic vision and patient-focused environments.
You will play a key role in shaping, managing and delivering the Trust's Capital Programme-from feasibility through to handover-ensuring world-class facilities, compliance, and safe, efficient project execution.
Key Responsibilities

• Leading multi-disciplinary project teams including consultants, architects, engineers, Divisional Managers, senior clinicians, contractors and external advisors.
• Managing the procurement, planning, design and delivery of major capital projects across the Trust portfolio.
• Ensuring projects meet required technical, financial, statutory and safety standards (including CDM, H&S, NHS guidance and Building Regulations).
• Managing budgets and providing detailed financial monitoring, reporting, cost control and audit trails for all allocated schemes.
• Producing complex technical information, specifications, tender documentation and high-quality reporting.
• Overseeing commissioning, acceptance testing, condition surveys and the provision of as-fitted documentation.
• Contributing to strategic planning, business cases, feasibility studies and capital development policies.
• Acting as a key communicator with internal and external stakeholders, including Local Authorities and partner organisations.

Qualifications - Essential

• Educated to degree level in a construction-related discipline (e.g., Construction Management, Building Surveying, Engineering or Architecture).
• Specialist knowledge to Master's level in project management OR the equivalent level of experience.
• Commitment to continued professional development and working towards membership of a relevant professional body (RICS, CIOB, CIBSE, ICE, RIBA).
• Highly developed theoretical and practical knowledge of construction, building services and capital project delivery.

Experience & Skills - Essential Project & Capital Programme Expertise

• Senior management experience within construction, estates development, engineering or capital planning.
• Proven track record managing complex, high-value construction projects from inception to completion.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams (designers, contractors, advisors, technical specialists).
• Strong experience in procurement processes, contract management and consultant/contractor performance monitoring.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and compare highly complex technical, financial and operational data to make informed decisions.
• Experience working with external advisers such as legal, financial and technical consultants.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong working knowledge of capital planning processes, NHS Capital Investment Manual and procurement frameworks.
• Competence with CAD systems, Microsoft Office and construction documentation.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations, health & safety legislation, risk management and compliance frameworks.
• Commercially astute with a strong understanding of budgetary control and cost management within large-scale development functions.
• Ability to undertake and interpret building condition surveys, commissioning requirements and technical specifications.

Communication & Leadership

• Highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Confident chairing meetings, influencing senior stakeholders and presenting complex information to diverse groups.
• Ability to negotiate, clarify requirements and resolve disputes or technical challenges.
• Able to maintain concentration and performance during frequent interruptions and shifting priorities.

Planning & Organisation

• Demonstrable ability to plan and manage a broad range of complex, long-term activities.
• Skilled at balancing competing demands, deadlines and stakeholder expectations.
• Versatile, industrious and able to work under pressure whilst maintaining quality standards.

Desirable

• Knowledge or experience of PFI environments.
• Experience working within a large multi-skilled organisation (preferably public sector or NHS).
• Flexible approach to working hours and work patterns in line with project needs.
• Strong influencing and persuasion skills with the confidence to lead and inspire others.

Skills Required